With the gorgeous weather we’ve been having in the pacific northwest I can sometimes whip up a card after work and still have natural sunlight for photography. Believe me, that doesn’t happen often. I knew that I wanted to ink up the Papertrey Ink – What the Doodle Tea Time set: I teamed it up
I have a couple new Papertrey Ink goodies that are NBUS so I thought I’d better join in the May Hop Fun: Such a pretty inspiration photo…I struggled with the muted colors, tossed 2 cards and finally settled on this one: I absolutely LOVE the Courage & Kindness stamp set! I love how it has
So, be patient with me as a search for a sweet spot in the house for photography. The boy took the camera that I use for blog photos and although I have another Nikon to use, I can’t seem to get the settings quite right. I generally don’t make my own cardbases…sigh, I’m lazy
I’m so excited to be a May Guest Designer for Color Throwdown! I’m a huge fan of their challenge! Check out this week’s inspiration: Perfect, my two favorite colors, green + grey….staple colors in my wardrobe! Here’s how I was inspired: I combined the Reverse Confetti Lead + Lime Green cardstock. I stamped up some of the fun
I recently ordered a bunch of goodies from Ellen Hutson LLC. Check out the MFT Seaside Seagulls: I love puns and the Seaside Seagulls is full of them. Cracks me up! I knew that I wanted to team it up with the Essentials by Ellen Wonky Backdrops. This set is a must-have! I inked it
I’m up on The Heart Desires with a quick card trio! I’d love for you to visit me over on the blog! Here’s a peek at some of my supplies: (The Heart Desires) Doodlebug Fun in the Sun (The Heart Desires) Doodlebug Design Desert Flower Epoxy Stickers InLinkz.com
So I’ve been on a huge nautical kick lately: I decided to use my Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolors and whip up a background. The Reverse Confetti Cloud White cardstock takes watercoloring really well. I added the Flowers for Mom confetti cuts in Sand and Cloud White. The sentiment is from the Seaside stamp set which
Hello! So, I have a bunch of pattern paper, whether it is 12×12 or in 6×6 pads…I have a ton of both. So I decided I wanted to play with the Carta Bella Yacht Club and this is how I was inspired: I used the retired Verve Stamps, Adjusted Sails stamp. I aged the papers
Hello and Welcome to the: To Bee Or Not To Bee Blog Hop! I’m so excited to have been invited to take part in this hop to support bees and to raise public awareness of the importance of bees and apicultural products. We are also supporting the initiation of the Slovenian Beekeepers’ Association. May 20th is
Okay, I know that I’m not the only one but I tend to hoard cute crafting supplies like the Doodlebug Designs – Cream & Sugar. So I hope to focus on that collection whenever I can over the next several weeks. Here’s a super clean + crisp one: Isn’t that sentiment perfect?! It’s by STAMPlorations,
Yay for Tuesday! I’m probably one of the few people that look forward to Tuesday’s since I have Wednesday’s off:) paper: teresa collins/something wonderful stamps: reverse confetti/be a barista ink: memento/rich cocoa other: reverse confetti/label me & double edge scallop border confetti cuts, michael’s/glitter cardstock I consider myself super lucky to be surrounded by
Hello & Happy Monday! The weekend flew by since I was busy with the garage sale. I have a clean & simple card to share with you today: cardstock: mft/steel grey, cherry wood veneer stamps: neat & tangled/for the record ink: fresh ink/charcoal other: misc project life card, corner chomper I have some very
Good Morning! I’m so excited to let you know that I’m guesting for Two Paper Divas Make sure you check out their BLOG and their STORE! I had so much fun inking up Just Poppin’ By This set reminds me of the retro 50’s, dontcha think? I combined it with the always fun Cosmo Cricket,
Hello & Happy Saturday! I’m going into day 2 of my crafty garage sale! Cross your fingers that I sell everything:) Surprise, Surprise…I have a coffee card to share: cardstock: recollections/black, misc gold glitter paper stamps: precious remembrance/coffee love ink: stampin’ up white embossing powder, hero arts dauber other: studio calico wood veneer I even
paper: teresa Collins stamps: newton’s nook/winged wishes ink: ranger/archival/black other: reverse confetti tassel confetti cuts, gold tissue paper, stampin’ up gold sequin trim, recollections clothespin, bella creations library card, gold thread It’s time for a New Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Totally Tassel photo source: maggieholmesdesigns.com We have a wonderful returning sponsor, Newton’s Nook, for the Curtain Call Inspiration:
Hello! Today is my Whisker Graphics day. I wanted to share a fun packaging idea using the Whisker Graphics Middy Glassine Bags: I love that the glassine is sheer. It makes for fun “peek-a-boo” packaging, don’t you think? I filled this up with a large project life card, a journaling pen & of course, the visible colored
A girl can never have too much coffee…that goes for the liquid form and any coffee related crafting supplies! This card uses 3 new supplies, can you spot them? cardstock: papertrey ink kraft paper: studio calico stamps: create a smile/coffee first ink: ranger/archival/black other: cherry wood veneer paper, create a smile heart chippies, stamplorations latte
purple I don’t use it much in my designs but I love my Martha chunky wool yarn so I was happy to incorporate the lavender color into my card: cardstock: recollections/110/white paper: studio calico stamps: paper smooches hot concoctions/blossoming buds/I heart art ink: memento tuxedo, various copics other: paper smooches notebook basic die, Martha wool
Hello and Happy Monday! The weekend always seems to fly by, doesn’t it? I can’t believe we’re approaching Mid-May already! Have you seen the awesome May SFYTT? I was totally inspired by the sketch and gathered the My Minds Eye/Market Street/Ashbury Heights collection. I love it for the
Hello and Happy Mother’s Day to all the Momma’s, Aunties, Grandmother’s, Sister’s…..I received an awesome bouquet from my sweet girl: She even picked up a bouquet for her grandmother, my Momma. So SWEET. I feel so lucky and blessed to have my 2 kids! I have a